Britain’s biggest community solar farm forced to shut over grid overload fears
Britain's largest community solar farm, Derril Water, has been forced to shut down by the National Energy System Operator to prevent grid overload. The unexpected closure is expected to cost the cooperative's members approximately £2 million in lost revenue.
The board of Derril Water believes that the problems with the network have been known since 2023. The board of Derril Water believes that the problems with the network have been known since 2023. Solar power Britain’s biggest community solar farm forced to shut over grid overload fears Timing of Devon switchoff ‘could not be worse’, says board, as members face an estimated £2m in lost revenue
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